Wandana Heights

The typical resident here is 41, making the population noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. Children under 15 make up 17.9% of the community, which is about the same as the national average.

While 82.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.0% of the population. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 89.7% of the community. Around 8.7% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the state average.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 41.3% report having no religion. This figure for no religion is a little above the national and state levels.

This is a highly qualified community, with 36.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 70.5% of residents completed Year 12, a rate well above the state average.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,549, which is well above the Victorian figure of $1,759. About 37.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common than in the wider state.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 29.2% of people caring for children, which is higher than most areas. About 17.7% of the population also spend time volunteering.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state and national averages. While typical personal income for this group is well below the national figure, household income is far above.

Families are the norm, with 68.5% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home (2.9) is higher than most areas and why very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 43.4% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is dominant, with 56.3% of people driving to work and 50.3% of homes having two vehicles. Public transport is rarely used, with only 0.9% of people commuting by it.

The community is relatively mobile, with 35.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 69.5% of adults active in the labour force. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, no one can walk to groceries within that time.